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Unakite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Unakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.20   
3.95-4.30   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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none   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Unakite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite and Almandine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Unakite and Almandine chemical formula.

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Unakite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Unakite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Unakite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Unakite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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